Job Description
WellFort is seeking to hire a Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Homeless Health Program
Multiple Rolls in Full time and part time equivalents; 2 year contract
WellFort Community Health Services is a non-profit, values based organization based in Peel.
We provide a wide variety of comprehensive care including primary care, dental, mental health and chronic disease management with a focus on illness prevention, health promotion and community development.
We work with local residents and other agencies to increase community capacity. WellFort is committed to providing inclusive, accessible and sustainable programs and services to a diversely rich community. Members of the WellFort Family include:
- Bloom Clinic
- Bramalea Community Health Centre
- Diabetes Education Program
- Four Corners Health Centre
- Health n' Smiles
- Primary Care Network
- Homeless Health
WellFort is a respectful, caring, and inclusive organization. We are committed to embracing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will integrate his/her knowledge of advanced nursing practice and theory, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management to provide primary health care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. The NP will work both independently and collaboratively with his/her clients, interdisciplinary team, and other healthcare providers in delivering high-quality clinical care and outreach activities.
While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the advanced nursing role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion, education, advocacy, community development, program development, and evaluation.
- Undergraduate degree in Nursing required; Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) preferred
- Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing (COUPN) Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate required.
- Current registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse Practitioner
- Current membership with RNAO or NPAO and evidence of liability insurance required.
- A minimum of five years of nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
- Completed a “Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances” courses approved by CNO Council is an asset.
- Experience and/or openness to working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions for reasons such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, substance use issues, and others.
- A capacity for critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
- Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Valid First Aid & CPR Certification
Must present a Vulnerable Sector Check that meets the employer’s standard
Completed 2-Step TB Test
Must be available to work weekends and statutory holidays
This position requires flexibility in hours of work to support accessible program service delivery and our hours of operation. As such the position entails evening and weekend work.
On call pay as per WellFort’s On Call Policy. Salary range:$ 109,164 - $124,634 and a comprehensive benefits package. Hiring salary is based on WellFort’s hiring range and demonstrated experience.
Please quote“NP2024”in the subject line. Please identify if you are applying for a full time or part time role.
Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite candidates with lived experience of being part of marginalized communities to highlight these experiences if they would like to within the application.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ (link is external) .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
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